I am a large framed person at 5'6" and 190 pounds. I am healthy and well-proportioned, except I have broad shoulders and my legs and arms are muscular ( I believe so because I used to lift weights and run). I am upset because I feel masculine with my shoulders. I also have breast tissue under my arms (see photo) which becomes sore when I have PMS.I would like a breast augmentation, if possible. I am trying to figure out if larger breasts would better balance my proportions or make me look even more bigger all over. I would like to avoid looking like an "Amazon" woman. Any suggestions on sizing or placement of implants? Note: I am 40 years old.
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This sounds about the average cost for the treatment that you are looking into, as it is more complicated than just a breast lift and augmentation. If you trust your surgeon and he has a good reputation, then it would probably be worth it.
Some of the reasons for visible rippling, which tend to be higher with saline implants include:
1. thin skin and minimal breast tissue with visibility of normal folds
2. moderate profile saline implants are more likely to ripple than high profile saline
3. saline are more likely to...
There are several things to consider about implant profiles. The usual sequence I recommend is to choose the size you want first, then your surgeon will determine which profile matches the base diameter of your breasts at the chosen size. In your case, the issue of chest width comes into...